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    3. By Bob Mackowiak: Original founder, editor, and publisher of PI Magazine prior to its sale in 2003. Mr. Mackowiak is the author of "How to Market Your Private Investigation Business". This new forum is now open to all private investigator union members with Level 4 access!

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    7. Learn the 21st Century method of good observation and writing skills as a private investigator.

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    2. Level II Benefits document with links to free E-Books

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    3. Level III Benefits document with links to free E-Books.

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    7. Fans of any investigator newsletter, journal, or magazine can discuss various articles. IPIU Union members receive a free subscription to Private Investigators Journal Report and are encouraged to post their views.

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    11. Includes order forms for free business cards for Management Members, plus details on the new PI Stationary & Envelopes available.

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    2. Inside this forum are over 100 company forums who hire for integrity investigations. Level 4 Access required, or must have received a letter of referral to this area.

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    3. This forum will require members to have their access upgraded after they have received a letter of assignment to this agency. Forum includes orientation, training, and job assignments pertaining to Federal Anti-Piracy Assignments.

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    6. State by state procedures, tips, statutes, and FREE assistance in establishing your own private investigative agency license, or obtaining your PI License!
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    7. This forum will require members to have their access upgraded after they have received a letter acceptance from the Board of Education for the 2008-2009 term. Forum includes advanced training and placement assistance. To inquire, email university @ ipiu.org

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    8. A new Level 4 Forum for union members who wish to obtain a free referral to the absolute best rated attorney in your area. Most private investigators do not know that nearly all attorneys have been rated from A to C. Why choose a C attorney when you can retain an A Attorney for the same rate?

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    3. A Team Security, Inc. offers a full range of protective, investigative, and security services. Executive Protection, Uniformed Guard Service, Consulting and Investigations.

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    6. The Binx Investigations agency is a full service private detective agency with a nationwide network of highly trained and qualified investigators and field operatives.

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    7. Definitive Investigative Services Incorporated is a full service private detective agency with a nationwide network of highly trained and qualified investigators and field operatives.

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    9. ESI Associates is a full service private detective agency with a nationwide network of highly trained and qualified investigators and field operatives.

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    11. The Idaho Detective Agency is a full service private detective agency with a nationwide network of highly trained and qualified investigators and field operatives.

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    12. Jumanji Inc is based and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a full service private detective agency which utilizes a nationwide network of highly trained and qualified licensed private investigators, case examiners, and field operatives.

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    13. The N2K Investigations agency is a full service private detective agency with a nationwide network of highly trained and qualified investigators and field operatives.

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    14. TFI is able to engage in interstate cases by employing experienced professionals as well as private investigator case examiners and general field operatives - allowing to keep our operational costs lower than other agencies.

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    18. The Executive Membership Agency is a full service private detective agency with a nationwide network of highly trained and qualified investigators and field operatives.

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